So delightful! I love your ladies in swim caps! I think ironstone was made for summer and for shells! Even the brown transferware. But I know I have an obsession with it. I love the way you display yours with another platter. You have such a wonderful style! HWW!

Don't you just love this time of year. Last night I was able to sit out on my porch after dinner sipping a glass of wine and my husband came out and all I could say is "This is the life". It has ben warming up and I'm loving it!!

WOW I absolutely Love this post, great pieces my favorite is the first one at the top, but they are all yummy!!! I love the beach!! Living hear in sunny Florida you can have a beach theme year round, just puts a smile on my face!! xo ♥

I love your pics today. I could kick myself for not collecting sand each year when we vacation. I guess it is never too late to start. I'll take a bottle with me to St Pete this weekend. Nice to have you back. xoxo

Hi dear, oh so beautiful decorations from your home,-How do you find all those white poecelain? pieces from the beach-they are lovely in the glass , and everything looks so summerly - BEAUTIFUL-I hope your summer will be happy and pieceful-Hugs,Dorthe

LOVE all your touches of summer, Michelle. Makes me want to stroll a beach with sand in my toes. I just love how you mixed your whites with these shells & the sand bottles. Perfect!I've also read back some of your previous posts, and was touched by your tribute to your Dad. What an inspiration!I will continue to pray for your dear mother-in-law. I just had a wonderful visit with mine & the big clan in Dallas. Makes you appreciate family so much when you get to spend precious time with them. Talk to you soon dear girl,Susan

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